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A stark north-south divide was highlighted by the A-level results, with almost two fifths of A* grades going to candidates attending schools or colleges in London and the southeast.

Analysis of grade distributions across England, released by the Joint Council for Qualifications on behalf of exam boards, showed that 22 per cent of A* grades were awarded in the southeast, and 17 per cent in London.

Just 3 per cent were awarded in the northeast, 7 per cent in the east midlands and 8 per cent in Yorkshire and the Humber.